We waste time looking for the perfect lover, instead of creating the perfect love.
-- Tom Robbins

Have you ever gone to one of the thousands of horoscope sites and looked at what the stars forecast for you? I did for the first time this morning. Below, I've posted what  is in the stars for me today.  I hope it comes true!!

Your Lovescope - Today, September 20, 2007
Today you will have a very pleasant time with your beloved doing lighthearted things, like taking a walk in the park, stopping to say hello to a friend, browsing in bookstores. Your conversations may also be very light, covering subjects like sports, movies, and the weather. Nonetheless, you'll still grow closer - perhaps because you're more relaxed than usual. Not every day need be intense.

Now, in order for this to happen today, there are several things that need to happen before midnight. I suppose the first is that I will need a "beloved".  So, I must assume that my beloved will magically appear before too much time passes because we have a lot of lighthearted things to do today!  If this is you, please contact me ASAP because:

• I have my friends waiting for us to stop over and say hello,
• The movie I'd like to see begins at 7:10pm.
• And, we need time to discuss the movie,
• Walk in the park,
• Lightheartedly discuss the weather, sports (?!?) and then,
• Grow closer

The growing closer part sounds like the best element of my Lovescope day and I'd like to lightheartedly ask you, beloved, if we can skip the rest and jump right to that part.

Hello.  My name is Michelle and I'm a music junkie.

My parents used to say that I was vaccinated with a Victrola needle and that put the love of music in me.

During those days of growing up, I would want a record as a treat instead of candy. The McGuire Sisters, Elvis, Herb Alpert, Tony Bennet and everyone else popular in the late 50's and early 60's. I would play them endlessly. I can still remember how I felt. The escape into the music was like a drug.

Then came the Beatles, Motown, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Barbra Streisand and all the rest. I became enthralled with classical music and jazz. All of that morphed into pop, rock, disco, more jazz, torch singers and Mel Torme(!). I couldn't get enough. 

Over the years, the need to have music in my life hasn't diminished. I simply love how it makes me feel. It inspires me in every possible way ( yes, even sexually)

This morning, as I write this,  I'm listening to selected Beatles songs with a different ear. I never appreciated the lyrics back in the day. Incredible.

When you're in the mood, what kind of music enhances it for you?

BTW...an update to my last entry - the boss is OK. Thanks for the comments. They each brought a smile.

Here's hoping you enjoy some music today.

I said the dumbest thing to someone this morning. The filter between my brain and mouth temporarily disengaged.  Ever happened to you?

When the words fell out of my mouth, the recipeient's non-verbals kicked in. He was uncharacteristically rendered speechless.  Shocked was the non-verbal message I was receiving.

So, what did I do? I started the back peddaling and profusely apolgizing. I could feel the horrid heat of the tell-tale embarrased blush rising from my neck to my face.

He began to try to make me feel better by saying it was alright. No harm done.

I felt terrible. I'm blaming it on the Monday morning brain fog I frequently suffer.

Maybe I should bake him a nice cake as an apologetic gesture. That probably would offend him more though. He proudly told me this morning that he had reached his weight loss goal of 50 lbs. To which I replied, "and another 50 to go!"

My foot didn't feel well firmly inserted in my mouth. Damn! I suppose I won't be receiving the tact award this month at work. The man is my boss.

Keep smiling!

It's 4:25 pm.and a chilly afternoon here in Rochester.  The sun fades frequently behind grey clouds. It feels like fall. I lay here in my bed as I write this. Comfy cozy with a down blanket keeping me warm. I have made a pot of tea and infused it with honey and lemon. It's a perfect day for snuggling, reading, watching TV and just being lazy. I indulge in these lazy days very infrequently. When I do, it's truly a treat to shut off the world and relax.

How do you treat yourself? Be it an indulgence in a forbidden dessert, an impulse buy, chocolate or just being naughty, pampering yourself is wickedly fun and so necessary.

I have been here for nearly a month. In that time, I feel so honored that my profile has been viewed 495 times. To those of you who have taken the time to view my ad, a heartfelt thank you! The tickles and emails are great also!

My tea has steeped (I can smell the lemon). I see a movie is on TV that I've wanted to watch. Enjoy this weekend. I hope you treat yourself to something wonderful.

Peace.